The chance to respond was available, but the risk was too great. Julian's red-lit lens just zoomed in on the other NV, wistfully sighing to himself. While that took place in the background, Xemnas wore a more thoughtful expression.

The same being.

Those words stood out the most. They had meaning. One that was strong. It was right in its foundation. There was nothing wrong with it.

A hand rose as he barely arched a brow. "What kind of distraction? How big does it have to be to hold their attention long enough?"